The Last word in astrology

Published 8:00 pm, Friday, April 9, 2010

Happy Birthday: It will be difficult to backtrack this year, leaving you little room for error. Focus on home, family and getting the most for the least. Overindulgence in any way will hold you back. A responsibility you have to carry is likely to take an unexpected turn. Your numbers are 9, 11, 20, 24, 36, 41, 48

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep things honest and out in the open instead of letting them fester out of control. Look at whatever situation you are facing and deal with it swiftly so you can move on to more pleasurable pastimes. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Volunteer to help a group with which you share the same beliefs and you will make new friends. You will be persuasive and, although it will help you entice people you don't know well to get involved in your cause, it won't please close family and friends. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't take the chance of making someone angry because you cannot keep a secret. Busy yourself with a hobby or something that will earn you more money. Making an investment in yourself will better your chance of getting ahead. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do something you've always wanted to do. You will not only be glad you did, you will impress the people you care about the most. You can enhance your partnership with someone by making the effort to please. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It will take everything you've got to avoid a nasty confrontation over a promise never fulfilled. Your Leo charm will be put to the test and diplomacy will be a must. Demands will be made and, if you are responsible, you can turn things around. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get together with the people who inspire and motivate you and mix a little business with pleasure. Love is in the stars and a relationship can be started or enhanced. An old friend will do something unexpected. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Good fortune can be yours but only if you are willing to go the distance required. Use your imagination to come up with an idea that will be easy to sell. Taking action will make a positive statement about you. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put everything on the back burner and focus on the people who need your attention. Free up more time for friends and family. Love is in the stars -- all you have to do is recognize who's been waiting for you to notice. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone or something will tempt you to get involved in something you should avoid. Don't let your head rule your heart. An unexpected change at home will leave you in an emotional quandary that will be difficult to fix. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remembering the good times will encourage you to reunite with old friends. Your gestures will lead to an interesting encounter with someone you used to find refreshing and motivating. Love is in the stars. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can make a mistake that will be difficult to reverse if you aren't upfront about the way you feel and what you have to offer. The changes you make now can easily affect your financial status. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your thoughts, plans and intentions. Once you have made up your mind, it will be easier to move forward with or without the help of others. Romance is looking good and plans for two should be made for the evening hours. 3 stars